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Stem Vowel (Noun)

Meaning

A vowel that ends a stem and precedes an inflection.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The stem vowel in the word "running" is "u", which is followed by the inflectional suffix "-ing".
  • In the word "happier", the stem vowel is "i", which precedes the comparative inflection "-er".
  • The stem vowel in the word "cities" is "i", which is followed by the plural inflection "-es".
  • In the word "walker", the stem vowel is "a", which precedes the agentive inflection "-er".
  • The stem vowel in the word "happiness" is "i", which is followed by the nominalizing inflection "-ness".

Synonyms

  • Thematic Vowel

Hypernyms

  • Vowel Sound
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